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re: Live Oak roots above ground, slab threat?
Posted on 6/22/20 at 7:19 pm to lsurulzes88
Posted on 6/22/20 at 7:19 pm to lsurulzes88
yes. It's mainly used for urban planting along walks and streets.
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Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:45 pm to Cdawg
Great. I have an oak in the backyard that will likely be up to the patio, driveway, and backyard walkways within 5 years. Gonna add this to the project list before the roots try to make it that far.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 7:32 am to lsurulzes88
I’m no arborist or anything but if the tree is truly 15 ft away I’d think you’d be easily fine OP. I’d worry if it’s 5-10 at most. 15 ft is a good distance for a root big enough to remotely cause any issues especially for a younger tree. If you are talking a 50+ year old tree maybe worry but I think that root guard would be more than adequate for your situation also.
I’ve got a live oak that has caused driveway issues for me but it’s like 2 ft away and I have another on the other side that’s 4-6 ft away that hasn’t done anything. Both are 18-24” diameter trees.
I’ve got a live oak that has caused driveway issues for me but it’s like 2 ft away and I have another on the other side that’s 4-6 ft away that hasn’t done anything. Both are 18-24” diameter trees.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 12:20 pm to baldona
After having 2 tree companies look at it; I am convinced my best long term solution is removal. That being said, I will start a new thread regarding the best way to to establish grass over the area where the stumps and roots were ground. Thanks.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 8:57 am to djangochained
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We are getting ready to level out the yard and fill over some of the roots and lay some sod
As others have mentioned, this will be very bad for the tree. Even just covering the roots in mulch can seriously harm the tree. The roots are exposed for a reason.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 1:43 pm to The Last Coco
Out of curiosity, can you elaborate of why the roots are exposed for a reason.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 3:07 pm to skullraker
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why the roots are exposed for a reason.
The exposed roots allow for great intake of oxygen.
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